A Few Days Away

Join us on a bucket list adventure to catch a display of the Northern Lights, and also experience a host of once-in-a-lifetime Arctic activities: mush a team of huskies across the Arctic tundra, drive a snowmobile down a frozen river or ride a reindeer sleigh through the snow-capped forest.

Escorted trips exclusively for A Few Days Away... and Extreme day Trips members - Escorted by Gnome and Away Travel

Jan 3rd 2027 - London Gatwick

Feb 4th 2027 - Birmingham

Provisional flight details: Departure 10:30, arrive back at 18:00

Full Board

All activities

Flights

Transfers

Thermal Clothing

Prices from £1209 per adult (age 12+) various room types available.

Light up your life by witnessing perhaps the world’s most famous natural phenomenon up close. Yes, curious spectators have been captivated by the Northern Lights throughout history, and it’s not hard to see why. The shifting swirls of the Aurora Borealis envelop you as they illuminate the Arctic skies, performing beguiling dances of colour: twists and turns, bends and bows. Rolling. Spinning. Dancing. It’s a real feast for the eyes.

But the playful Aurora isn’t always flamboyant: it’s elusive. You’ll have to find it. And the search is all part of the excitement.

Fortunately, we know exactly where to go. We use a supplier that is a Lapland specialist with over four decades of experience, they know a thing or two about searching for the Aurora Borealis – that’s why the Northern Lights breaks we offer are based in uncommercial, True Lapland locations, where city light pollution doesn’t impair the intensity of the Northern Lights.

Additionally, all our holiday locations are based along the Official Northern Lights Route, a 600km route weaving through Lapland, recognised by the governments of Finland, Sweden and Norway as offering the best viewings of the Aurora.

Our short breaks of three or four nights in True Lapland are a perfect winter holiday for those looking to catch a display of the Northern Lights, and also experience a host of once-in-a-lifetime Arctic activities: mush a team of huskies across the Arctic tundra, drive a snowmobile down a frozen river or ride a reindeer sleigh through the snow-capped forest. Why not stay a night in an igloo too?

For a longer stay, you may like to consider a seven night Aurora Hunter holiday - contact us for details.

What to expect

Our Northern Lights holidays are arranged so that you can make the most of your time in Lapland and enjoy the extraordinary experiences offered in this very special corner of the world.

Your holiday begins with a morning flight to Enontekio Airport. Depart from one of many regional UK airports on our direct charter flight, exclusive to Transun. Enontekio Airport is a very small and yours is likely to be the only flight that day. From there, you make the transfer by motorcoach to a remote village. Transfer times vary depending on which village you are based in. Hetta is about 20 minutes from the airport while Karesuando, straddling Swedish and Finnish Lapland, is an hour away. Kilpisjarvi in northwesternmost Finland is a two-hour drive with a comfort stop. All our resorts are located perfectly on the Official Northern Lights Route.

Your included accommodation is on a full-board basis. We also provide you with thermal suits and boots for the duration of your stay, so you are well equipped for Lapland’s Arctic temperatures.

Although the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed, you’ll still have an amazing holiday thanks to the host of once-in-a-lifetime excursions which are included in this holiday. A full itinerary is given on arrival so it can be best organised around weather conditions and Northern Lights predictions.

What we love

Seeing the Northern Lights blaze over the Arctic night sky!
Zipping down a frozen river at night by snowmobile!
Playing in the deep, deep snow! We're just big kids really...

Things to know

Our Northern Lights holiday is an adults-based tour suitable for those aged 12 or older.
Snowmobile drivers must be aged 17 or over and need a driving licence.
We provide you with thermal snowsuits and boots for the duration of your stay, so you are well equipped for Lapland’s Arctic temperatures. But guests are also advised to bring plenty of thermal clothing, gloves and socks.

Escorted trips exclusively for A Few Days Away... and Extreme day Trips members - Escorted by Gnome and Away Travel

Jan 3rd 2027 - London Gatwick

Feb 4th 2027 - Birmingham

Full Board

All activities

Flights

Transfers

Thermal Clothing

Prices from £1179 per adult (age 12+) various room types available.

Included activities

Enjoy these exhilarating wintry activities in the heart of True Lapland – far away from busy commercial resorts.

Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

2 hours

Set off into the crisp Lapland night and drive down frozen rivers and across the Arctic tundra to a vantage point in the wilderness. Two adults share a snowmobile; a driving licence is required.

Northern Lights Forest Trek

1 hour

On this guided walk you will ascend a fell, through a small forest, to find a vantage point which is ideal for seeing the Northern Lights, should they bless your holiday with their appearance. Hot drink included.

Call of the Wild Husky Safari

1 hour

No Lapland holiday would be complete without mushing your own team of huskies through snow-capped forests and over frozen lakes – a must do! Two adults share a sled and dog team.

Reindeer Camp

2 hours

Learn about Lapland’s most famous residents from the experts! This excursion includes a talk on the reindeer and their importance in Lapland culture, and is followed by a reindeer-pulled sleigh ride.

Escorted trips exclusively for A Few Days Away... and Extreme day Trips members - Escorted by Gnome and Away Travel

Jan 3rd 2027 - London Gatwick

Feb 4th 2027 - Birmingham

Full Board

All activities

Flights

Transfers

Thermal Clothing

Prices from £1179 per adult (age 12+) various room types available.

deposit £200pp

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